Structural Framing

Learn how to work with framing elements to facilitate modeling your project.

Topics in this section

Framing Element Geometry Manipulation
Adjust how framing element geometry justifies and offsets from one another.
Steel Framing Cutback and Setback
Beam cutback is the visible representative gap in beam geometry at the connection point in join relationships.
Section Shape Parameters in Framing Elements
Section shape parameters provide additional dimensions and structural properties with which you can implement external analysis and code checking applications.
Structural Connections
Use the Connection tool to add a structural connection to elements in your structural model.
Add an Opening to a Structural Framing Element
Cut openings through beams, braces, and structural columns using the Opening by Face tool.
Add a Structural Stiffener to an Opening
Use stiffeners to strengthen steel framing members, especially beams and columns in which there are openings.
Define Releases and Member Forces
You can specify internal release condition data relating to the ends of columns, beams, and braces.
About Symbolic Representation for Structural Framing Elements
Specify the symbolic representation of structural framing components, such as symbolic cutback, in the Structural Settings dialog. You can save these settings in view templates.

Parent topic: Structural Modeling